Phnom Penh: President of the Senate, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, has once again urged Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand to return home. Delivering a special statement during the 3rd session of the Senate this morning, Samdech Techo Hun Sen expressed strong support for the Royal Government of Cambodia’s directive to all relevant ministries and provincial administrations to assist and facilitate the return of Cambodian workers from Thailand.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, Samdech Techo Hun Sen emphasized that all Cambodian nationals are welcome to return, regardless of whether they possess official documents. He reassured that competent authorities along the border are prepared to assist in their return. The Senate President highlighted the importance of returning before any potential forcible expulsion, stating, “We cannot rely on others our whole lives. We cannot stay in Thailand forever. Now is the right time. As long as the border issues remain unresolved, discrimination and insults will persist. We should return to our homeland before we are forcibly expelled.”
Samdech Techo Hun Sen also addressed the employment situation in Cambodia, noting that the country now offers numerous job opportunities in various sectors. “Thousands of jobs are available in industry, agriculture, and construction,” he noted, indicating that the economic landscape has changed significantly from the past when there were insufficient employment opportunities.